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The much-awaited Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, has finally made its digital debut on Netflix. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film is based on a real-life incident and has been receiving mixed reactions from viewers online.
Fans Share Their Reviews on Social Media
Since its OTT release, Twitter and other platforms have been buzzing with audience reviews.
- One fan compared Naga Chaitanya to legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, praising his emotional performance and calling him an evergreen hero.
- Another viewer rated Thandel 3 out of 5, highlighting its strong storytelling and emotionally intense moments, along with its well-composed songs.
- Some reviews appreciated the love story between Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, stating that their chemistry was the film’s biggest strength. However, they felt the movie lost momentum when shifting to other subplots.
- A few netizens called DSP’s music a standout element, saying it was one of his best works in recent times.
- Some also pointed out slow-paced narration and weak writing, making certain portions feel stretched.
Check out more audience reactions here:
I saw Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu🙏 in this scene.Brilliant Performance by Our EverGreen Hero #YuvaSamrat @chay_akkineni anna ❤️❤️❤️❤️💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳#Thandel #NagaChaitanya #thandelthandavam #thandelblockbuster #ThandelOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/3DLKf3QMsw
— En Uyir Chaitu (@Kalyan7781) March 6, 2025
Thandel : Rating: 3/5**
— Cinema Psycho 👽 (@SangeethGokul) March 7, 2025
**Positives:**
- Strong storytelling based on a real-life incident.
- Emotionally intense scenes and standout songs.
- Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya deliver solid performances. pic.twitter.com/o7fmCi87Ag
#Thandel pic.twitter.com/8PnaZvT63x
— King Nizam (@NizamKing54342) March 7, 2025
Thandel Movie Cast and Crew
Directed by Chandoo Mondeti and written by Kartheek Theeda, Thandel features a talented cast:
- Naga Chaitanya as Raju
- Sai Pallavi as Satya
- Prakash Belawadi as a Pakistani jailer
- Aadukalam Naren as Chittha
- Divya Pillai as Chandra
- Karunakaran as Murali
- Babloo Prithiveeraj as Satya’s father
- Kalpa Latha as Raju’s mother
- Charandeep as Suribabu
Now available on Netflix, Thandel continues to spark discussions among fans. If you missed it in theatres, now is your chance to watch it online!
